Dalglish enjoyed a celebrated playing career with Celtic, Liverpool and Scotland, becoming Liverpool player-manager in 1985.

He remains Scotland’s most capped player, having made 102 appearances for his country.

The council motion, proposed by Councillor Archie Graham, depute council leader, said: “The council welcomes the findings of the Hillsborough Inquest, which concluded the 96 football supporters who lost their lives at Hillsborough were unlawfully killed; recognises this as a monumental step in achieving justice for the victims; congratulates the Hillsborough families for their tireless campaign, the people of Liverpool for the support they have given the families and pays tribute to Glasgow’s Kenny Dalglish who stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of Liverpool and played a critical role in supporting the campaign for truth and justice.”